Toss game

ABSTRACT

A bag toss game is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the bag toss game includes a plastic game panel; a plurality of openings extending through the game panel; a plurality of rear legs; a series of support braces on said underneath side of game panel; a series of two rear leg support stops on said underneath side of game panel; a plurality plastic embodiment overlay covering with battery powered component for lighting playing board, for night time enjoyment; a series of 8 bean bags; a set of scoring rules;

FIELD

The present invention relates to games. More particularly, the presentinvention relates to a toss game in which an attempt is made to toss anobject through one of the multiple openings.

BACKGROUND

Games such as volleyball, badminton, horseshoes, and beanbag—tossinggames are popular with persons of all ages. Such games provide theopportunity for social interaction as well as physical exercise anddevelopment of skills. Games also enhance the enjoyment of otheractivities such as picnics, barbecues, tailgating events and the like.

SUMMARY

The present invention is generally directed to a bag toss game. Anillustrative embodiment of the bag toss game includes a plastic gamepanel; a plurality of openings extending through the game panel.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will now be described, by way of example, with referenceto the accompanying drawings, in which;

FIG. 1 is a front, side, and underneath perspective view of anillustrative embodiment of the bag toss game;

FIG. 2 is a view of an rear leg illustrative embodiment of the bag tossgame;

FIG. 3 is a view of a plastic overlay and power source, illustrativeembodiment of the bag toss game;

FIG. 4 is a playing board graphics view illustrative embodiment of thebag toss game;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring to the drawings, an illustrative embodiment of the bag tossgame is generally indicated by reference numeral;

-   1. The bag toss game 1 includes a frame 2 which may have a generally    elongated, rectangular shape, as shown, or any suitable alternative    shape. The frame 2 typically includes a pair of generally elongated,    parallel side frame members 3 and a pair of end frame members 4    extending between the side frame members 3. A game panel 5 is    supported by the frame 2.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, rear leg 6 and game panel 5 above asupporting surface to impart a sloped orientation to the game panel 5. Aseries of 3 leg mounting clips 17 on underneath side of 5 game panel tosecure rear leg 6 in position. A set of two stops 15 in corners of 5game panel on underneath top side of playing board, for stabilization of6 rear leg, and support for 4 back frame member. A set of two supportbraces 14 to secure stability of 5 game panel located on underneath sideof 5 game panel and frame member 4. A pair of two end panel gussetsupports 13 mounted on underneath side of 5 game panel at each framemember 3.

At least one opening extends through the game panel 5. For example, acenter opening 7 may extend through substantially the middle of the gamepanel 5. Various peripheral openings 8 may also extend through the gamepanel 5 in a selected pattern, such as in generally surroundingrelationship with respect to the center opening 7. In some embodimentsof the bag toss game 1, multiple target circles 11 are provided on thegame panel 5, in concentric relationship with respect to each other,with the center opening 7 extending through the centermost target circle11. Circle rims 12 may be provided between the target circles 11. Thecircle rims and outer perimeter of playing board 12 may beglow-in-the-dark plastic, for example.

As shown in FIG. 3, a plastic full embodiment overlay light source 16 isprovided on top side of the game panel 5, to illuminate playing boardfor night time enjoyment. As shown in FIG. 3, a battery power supply 17is connected to the plastic full embodiment overlay 16, which may beprovided separate from the game panel 5, as shown in FIG. 3, or in anysuitable alternative position.

In typical play of the toss game, the light source are initially turnedon by the battery power box 17. Thus, the light source 16 emits alighted surface across the playing board 5 and which is received by thebattery power box 17 as shown in FIG. 3. A player (not shown) stands ata distance from the bag toss game 1 and holds one or multiple bean bags9 (FIG. 2). The player attempts to toss each bean bag 9 through one ofthe openings in the game panel 5. Point values can be assigned to theopenings depending on the degree of difficulty of the bean bag 9 througheach. For example, three points may be assigned to the center opening 7and two points may be assigned to each of the peripheral openings 8. Inthe event that it falls through the center opening 7 or one of theperipheral openings 8.

Each player is typically awarded three points for each toss of the beanbag 9 through the center opening 7 and two points for each toss of thebean bag 9 through one of the peripheral openings 8 per 10 game rules.

While the preferred embodiments of the invention have been describedabove, it will be recognized and understood that various modificationscan be made in the invention and the appended claims are intended tocover all such modifications which may fall within the spirit and scopeof the invention.

TOSS GAME COMPONENTS PRINT LOCATION 1. BAG TOSS GAME FIG. # 1 PLAYINGBOARD 2. RECTANGULAR SHAPE ″ PLAYING BOARD 3. FRONT AND BACK ″ FRAMEMEMBERS 4. SIDE PANEL FRAME ″ MEMBERS 5. TOP GAME PANEL ″ 6. REAR LEGFIG. # 2 PLAYING BOARD LEG 7. CENTER OPENING FIG. # 4 PLAYING BOARDGRAPHICS 8. PERIPHERAL OPENINGS ″ 9. BEAN BAGS FIG. # 2 PLAYING BOARDLEG 10. GAME RULES 11. MULTI TARGET CIRCLES FIG. # 4 PLAYING BOARDGRAPHICS 12. GLOW IN DARK AREAS ″ 13. END PANEL GUSSETS FIG. # 1 PLAYINGBOARD 14. UNDERNEITH CROSS ″ SUPPORTS 15. REAR LEG STOPS ″ 16. PLASTICEMBODIMENT FIG. # 3 NIGHT BRITE OVERLAY OVERLAY 17. BATTERY POWER ″SOURCE

1-6. (canceled)
 7. A bag toss game, comprising of: A game panel; Aplurality of openings extending through said game panel; A power sourceconnected to overlay, covering entire playing board to provide lightingaround openings and outer perimeter of playing board for night timeplaying;
 8. The bag toss game of claim 1 further comprising a pluralityof rear legs supporting said game panel.
 9. The bag toss game of claims1 wherein said game panel has a sloped orientation.
 10. The bag tossgame of claim 1 wherein said plurality of openings comprises a centeropening provided at substantially a center of said game panel and aplurality of peripheral openings generally surrounding said centeropenings.
 11. The bag toss game of claim 1 further comprising a frameand wherein said game panel is carried by said frame.
 12. The bag tossgame of claim wherein said frame comprises a pair of generallyelongated, spaced apart parallel side members and a pair of end framemembers extending between said pair of side frame members.